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River stones: pillows are stepping stones. Cross without stepping off, and help a partner across.
Pillow Path Balance
Step across a path of cushions on the floor without stepping off. Wobbly ground trains the ankles.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Lay cushions in a path on a soft floor or grass.
Core: Medium. Beat your own best crossing.
- Ages
- 5 to 10
- Time
- 8 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Cushions or pillows
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Speed
The steps
How it works
- Lay cushions in a path on a soft floor or grass.
- Step from cushion to cushion.
- Try it slowly, then on one foot per cushion.
- Do 5 trips.
Coaching point
Soft knees, steady steps.
Safety: Practice on soft ground or near a wall with clear space around you, so a wobble is no problem.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a path: Less (short), Core (medium), More (add a turn). Beat your own best crossing.
Story
You are an explorer crossing a river on stepping stones.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own best crossing. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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